Safeguarding Children From Abductions Tips and Local Reactions
Local families discuss safeguarding kids from abductions as national debates rise. Parents emphasize communication, supervision, and guiding children to seek help from trusted adults if lost or approached by strangers.
Abduction concerns prompt police procedural briefing
Local law enforcement review procedures as child abductions rise in the West and nationwide. FBI data show 98 stranger abductions last year, 134 in 1999, with estimates of about 100 annual cases. An attempted June luring in Aiken County underscores the need for detailed suspect and vehicle descriptions.
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Salt Lake City
Stanton
Calif
Samantha Runnion
Elizabeth Smart
Danielle van Dam
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National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Aiken County
South Carolina sales tax holiday faces crossborder competition
Columbia analysts say state retailers near borders expect weaker sales as North Carolina and Georgia hold similar tax holidays the same weekend. South Carolina offers a broader package with no price caps unlike Georgia and other neighbors.
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Columbia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Samantha Runnion Abduction and Death Case Brief
Samantha Runnion abducted July 17 2002 while playing near her California home by a man claiming to have a lost puppy. She was later found dead prompting a national hunt and legal action.
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Samantha Runnion
Samantha
California
Elizabeth Smart Abduction Reported in Salt Lake City
Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home around 2 a.m. June 5, 2002 by an armed man. A nationwide search followed and a suspect was arrested, but she remains missing.
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Elizabeth Smart
Elizabeth
Salt Lake City
Neighbor faces murder charge in Danielle Van Dam case
Danielle Van Dam was abducted February 1 2002 from her bed in San Diego. A large area search followed and her body was found about three weeks later. A neighbor is accused of her murder.
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Danielle
San Diego
Stanton mother reveals grief after Samantha Runnion case
Erin Runnion, Samantha Runnion's mother, spoke to supporters in Stanton California, praising well-wishers and urging the public to care for each other's babies as a large memorial of flowers candles and cards grows at the town complex.
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Stanton
Calif
Samantha Runnion
Erin
Tax holiday runs Aug 2 to Aug 4 with apparel and tech
The sales tax holiday begins Friday August 2 and ends Sunday August 4. Exempt items include clothing footwear and school supplies as well as computers software printers and print supplies. A full list of exempt items and guidance are posted on the Department of Revenue website.
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Department of Revenue
Sctax
North Carolina Merchants Herald Cautions on Demand Dip
North Carolina merchants association president Jim Hatchell warns of softened demand as businesses brace for slower sales across the state. Tax considerations and policy changes loom as retailers adjust plans.
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North Carolina
State Merchants Association
Jim Hatchell
Aiken County Council GOP Nomination on Tuesday
Voters in three Aiken County Council districts head to the polls Tuesday to choose Republican nominees for District 2 5 and 6 seats. In District 2 Libby Bland faces Scott Singer to secure the nomination for the open seat. The District 5 contest pits incumbent Phil Napier against former District 4 representative. The District 2 race runs from Woodside Plantation to Jackson and New Ellenton. The GOP winner will face no Democratic opponent in November.
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Aiken County
Libby Bland
Scott Singer
Woodside Plantation
Jackson
New Ellenton
Susan
Giddings
District
Phil Napier
District 4
Signs warn of possible E. coli in recalled beef
Kroger stores in Aiken and North Augusta posted recall signs after a national alert recalling 19 million pounds of ground beef and related products with EST 969. ConAgra Beef Co. said no specific contamination found but extra precautions are taken as 16 Colorado cases prompted the expanded recall.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Kroger
Colorado
ConAgra Beef Co
Greeley
Colo
ConAgra
Jim Herlihy
Obituary Notices for Butler Davis Buchardt Schumann Sharpe
Death notices list David Brian Butler of Leesville Ima Davis of Graniteville Jack Buchardt of Hayward Columbia Mary E Schumann of Tampa Fla and Plina G Sharpe. Obituaries reflect local residents. records show dates and service details to follow.
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David Brian Butler
Leesville
Ima Davis
Graniteville
Jack Buchardt
Hayward
Columbia
Mary E. Schumann
Tampa, Fla
Plina G. Sharpe Saley
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